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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HITACHI
Video Deck VHS
VT-M190A
Owner's Manual
Your Complete Guide
to Videocassette Viewing
and Recording
Using These quality features:
Auto Power On and Off System
Automatic Rewind
Auto Repeat
Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)
Three Different Record/Playback Speeds
Automatic Playback Speed Selection
1 Year, 7 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording)
IRT (Instant Recording Timer)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 4 PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 7 LOCATION ................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING HINTS................................................................................... 41 IRT (INSTANT RECORDING TIMER).................................................................................................. 41 MONITOR RECORDING........................................................................................................................ 42 VIEWING ONLY TV (WITHOUT RECORDING) ....................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions-All the safety and o
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5. 6. Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this video product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 8. Accessories-Do not place this video pr
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding-If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Cod
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PRECAUTIONS Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation. e. If the video product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service. 20. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required
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PRECAUTIONS Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes. Install unit in a horizontal position. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration. Do not place the VCR near strong magnetic fields.
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FEATURES ATTENTION: POUR PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISÉE AVEC UN CORDON PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ÊTRE INSÉRÉES À FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE À DÉCOUVERT. FCC WARNING- This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The
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MEMO allows you to record up to 7 programs at different times on different channels up to 1 year in advance. The daily timer allows recordings to be made of daily broadcasts, and the weekly timer allows recording to be made once a week up to the end of the tape. IRT (Instant Recording Timer)-Instant timed recording from 30 to 480 minutes is possible at the push of IRT button. Rental Play Mode-Improves playback picture quality of worn tapes, especially rental tapes. 2 Step Picture
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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS -FRONT VIEW- 1 Cassette Compartment 2 REW button-Press to rewind the tape, or to view video in reverse direction at a faster than normal speed. Press PLAY button to return VCR to normal playback speed. 3 PLAY button-Press to begin playback of a tape. 4 F.FWD button-Press to advance the tape, or to view video in forward direction at a faster that normal speed. Press PLAY button to return VCR to normal playback speed. 5 PAUSE button-Press to tempora
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION another VCR. 16 ANT. IN terminal-For connection to an antenna or CATV. 17 ANT. OUT terminal-For connection to an antenna in terminal of your TV. 18 CH3/CH4 selector switch-Use to select the video output channel (3 or 4) for playback from the VCR. 19 VIDEO IN jack-For connection to the video output jack of your video camera or another VCR. 20 VIDEO OUT jack-For connection to the video in jack of video processor or another VCR. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 7 VOL button-Press to adjust the desired TV's volume level by using either (up) or (down) button. 8 PLAY button-Press to playback the tape. 9 REW button-Press to rewind the tape or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during playback. (Rewind Search) 10 STOP button-Press to stop the tape motion. 11 REC button-Press to begin manual recording. 12 PAUSE button-Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback. 1
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ANTENNA/CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 1 Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings. 3 Replace the cover. ANTENNA/CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS For some of the most common types of connections, see the following drawings. Use only one connection. For any further complex connections, please cont
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ANTENNA/CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (3) Connect one end of the COAXIAL CABLE (supplied) to the ANT.OUT jack of the VCR. (4) Connect the other end of the COAXIAL CABLE (supplied) to the antenna/cable jack of your TV. See Combo Antenna Diagram. CATV COAXIAL CABLE (1) Disconnect the CATV coaxial cable from the back of your TV set. (2) Reconnect the CATV coaxial cable to ANT.IN terminal of the VCR. (3) Connect one end of the COAXIAL CABLE (supplied) to the ANT.OUT jack of the VCR. (4) Connec
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ANTENNA/CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (4) Connect one end of the COAXIAL CABLE (supplied) to the ANT.OUT terminal of the VCR. (5) Connect the other end of the COAXIAL CABLE (supplied) to a UHF/VHF separator (not supplied). (6) Connect the separator's coaxial end to the TV's VHF jack, and flat twin-lead end to the TV's UHF terminal. See Separate VHF/UHF Connection Diagram. INDOOR VHF/UHF ANTENNA (1) Disconnect the indoor UHF/VHF antenna cable from the back of your TV set. (2) Reconnect the c
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ANTENNA/CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS See A/V Jacks Diagram. TO COPY A VIDEO TAPE Connect the editing (recording) VCR, the source (playing) VCR and your TV using the following diagram. See Dubbing Diagram. 1. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette into the source (playing) VCR. 2. Insert a blank video cassette, or one you want to record over, into the editing (recording) VCR cassette compartment. 3. Press TAPE SPEED button to select the desired recording speed (SLP, LP or SP) of the editing (
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CONTROLLING VCR INPUT & OUTPUT 2. Press VCR/TV button on the editing VCR so that VCR appears on the display. USING A CABLE CONVERTER BOX If your cable service supplies you with a cable converter box, you can use the basic connection shown below. See Cable Converter Diagram. NOTES: With this connection, you CANNOT record one program and while viewing another. Channel memory programming is NOT needed when using this connection. TO RECORD AND VIEW A SCRAMBLED/UNSCRAMBLED CHANNEL.
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CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING (Without a Cable Box) The video output channel of this unit is set to channel 3 prior to shipment from the factory. INPUT SELECT To use the external input jack, select the AUX position. Press CHANNEL " " or " " button or enter "00" with number button so that "AUX" appears on the screen. VIDEO MODE SELECTION ON TV TV power must be on. Please see your TV's owner's manual for details. To Set your TV to the Video Mode Connection Using AV cord (Refer to page 1
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CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING (Without a Cable Box) POWER button to turn off the VCR. Then, press POWER button again to turn it back on. To program the tuner again, see "To preset channel memory again" on this page. 1 Plug the VCR power cord into a standard AC outlet. The "--:--" flashes. 2 Press POWER button to turn on the VCR to that the " " appears on the display. 3 Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR. (CH3 or
